Top 10 Things to do in Okayama Prefecture, Japan

January 23, 2018 Rosalyn Ihle

Okayama Prefecture (岡山県, Okayama-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūgoku region on the main island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Okayama.
Restaurants in Okayama Prefecture

1. Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

1 Uchisange, Takahashi 716-0004, Okayama Prefecture +81 866-22-1487
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

Reviewed By AntarcticBound - Brisbane

From the car park, it is a long trek up the mountain to the castle. Wear good shoes. It was raining when we went, so the climb was not all that pleasant. In between showers we got to see some good views down the valley of rice paddies and forested hills. The castle itself is quite imposing - sitting on top of the mountain. Whilst the building is impressive, inside there is virtually nothing to see. Worth the trek for some exercise if you are in the area.

2. Ohara Museum of Art

1-1-15 Chuo, Kurashiki 710-8575, Okayama Prefecture +81 86-422-0005
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 550 reviews

Ohara Museum of Art

Reviewed By Selsy - New Zealand

I went to this museum mainly for its Impressionist collection, which is really good. I also enjoyed the other sections of the museum, including traditional Japanese crafts and antiquities from East Asia and the Middle East. The building the Japanese crafts are housed in is an old warehouse building and it was interesting to see the inside of this. Definitely worth visiting if you're in Kurashiki.

3. Korakuen Garden

1-5 Korakuen, Okayama 703-8257, Okayama Prefecture +81 86-272-1148
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Korakuen Garden

Reviewed By Endah_Jakarta - Jakarta, Indonesia

You could actually buy the ticket in cheaper price to include Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle. The garden is beautiful during autumn and many people were coming to this garden to take some photos. Some couples were also seen taking some pre-wedding photo-shoots in here.

4. Kakuzan Park (Tsuyama Castle)

135 Sange, Tsuyama 708-0022, Okayama Prefecture +81 868-22-4572
Excellent
27%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 123 reviews

Kakuzan Park (Tsuyama Castle)

Reviewed By Jack S - Fisherville, Kentucky

The remnants of a big fortress are a fun and free walk. It's a good place to have a picnic, overlooking the city and the Mountains. During Sakura, this is one of the more famous places in Western Japan to see the trees as it is covered in cherry blossoms. Highly recommended, but if you want a nice place to picnic you must get there early (and stay after dark for some more cool pictures as it's lit up, just bring a tripod!)

5. Old Shizutani School

784 Shizutani, Bizen 705-0036, Okayama Prefecture +81 869-67-1436
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Old Shizutani School

Reviewed By Lara N - Takamatsu, Japan

I was expecting a short visit to see a curiosity, but instead got drawn into the past at Shizutani School. The volunteer guide was not only knowledgeable, but also amusing, sharing stories and explaining things so that it was easy to imagine life hundreds of years ago. The magnificent old buildings are beautifully maintained and the grounds were full of beautiful flowering trees, as it was spring. There is a petition to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Status at this site, and I think it is well deserved. I'm not sure about English-speaking guides, and am afraid that the experience might be less interesting without the explanations, though there are English handouts for all of the brochures.

6. Bicchukokubunji Temple

1046 Kanbayashi, Soja 719-1123, Okayama Prefecture
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
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4 based on 76 reviews

Bicchukokubunji Temple

Reviewed By Maneki-neko - Kurashiki, Japan

A bit off the beaten path for most tourists, but an important site for locals. There is a lot of history in this area!

7. Kazeno Ie Michi-no-Eki

1380-6 Hiruzenkamitokuyama, Maniwa 717-0612, Okayama Prefecture +81 867-66-4393
Excellent
29%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 72 reviews

Kazeno Ie Michi-no-Eki

Reviewed By lpincher94 - Maniwa, Japan

the road station has both western and Japanese toilets, which is always a bonus for me. It also has a large sheltered area where local fruits and veg are sold by local farmers, and the packages actually tell you which farmer/farm grew/picked the veg you're eating, which I thought was really cool. also opposite the station in August and I guess september, is a lovely little sunflower field, with platforms and everything to look over and around. definitely one of the better road stations I've been to!

8. Ikurado

409 Ikura, Niimi 719-2551, Okayama Prefecture +81 867-75-2224
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Ikurado

Reviewed By anna g - Kyoto, Japan

The cave is amazing and beautiful. It looks as though the only thing that has been done is install just enough lighting to get by and spot the best rock formations, as well as install a bit of flooring. Even that has been kept simple- at times, just a board in the streak to keep your feet dry. NOT for those with physical disabilities- you need to be able to duck, crouch, and even twist sideways to get through in places.
NOTE: access by train is very limited. Once an hour or every two hours, if you are lucky. If you are visiting the other cave, the last bus there and back is fairly early, so be careful of the time.

9. Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture +81 86-426-3030
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Reviewed By NewYorkCityJoan - New York City

This historic quarter, formerly rows of warehouses, now shops, inns, museums, restaurants is charming. It is small enough to walk around comfortably. A willow-draped canal runs through the district on which you can take a short boat ride--touristy but fun. The hats the boat workers loan tourists are more Vietnamese than Japanese. The area has a very romantic ambience at night when people come out for a stroll in the moonlight under the soft glow of lovely street lamps. We loved it!

10. Kibitsu Shrine

931 Kibitsu, Okayama 701-1341, Okayama Prefecture +81 86-287-4111
Excellent
41%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

Kibitsu Shrine

Reviewed By AntarcticBound - Brisbane

It was a steep set of steps to get up to the shrine. The shrine was relatively small with a fair bit of history. Nice grounds to wander around. Lovely timber work as usual. Covered walkway on the way down to the car park.

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